Samburu-Buffalo Springs & Shaba National Reserves

These three game reserves are found in a scenic location along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Samburu-Buffalo Springs supports unique mammal species such as the beautiful reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the desert-adapted Beisa oryx and the long-necked gerenuk that feeds on its hind legs in search of tall shoots. Elephant and lion are present and habituated leopards are of the most easily observed in Africa.

Shaba was the original home of George & Joy Adamson and it is here while preparing Penny a domesticated leopard for her return to the wild, that Joy was found murdered under mysterious circumstances.

​Shaba reserve has a similar range of species as Samburu-Buffalo Springs, but as it is a much quieter reserve, the animals are not as used to vehicles and a bit more difficult to spot. It is more suitable for those looking to enjoy wild game in a beautiful wilderness area.

This area is the home of the pastoral Samburu tribe, cousins of the nomadic Masai.